Dr. Stephen Ripple, MD
5605 W Eugie Ave, Ste 111, Glendale, AZ 85304 • +1-361-555-1159
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2010)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Glendale Percentiles
NPI #1477528461 • CBSA Regional • Orthopedic Surgery
Within the Glendale, AZ (CBSA local) Orthopedic Surgery cohort, Dr. Stephen Ripple, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 66 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 66.67th municipal percentile and 61.62th AZ percentile (-0.21σ Z-score) based on 3,337 billed procedures for 398 patients.
Dr. Ripple's longitudinal care intensity (8.4 billed units per patient across 398 individuals) centers on 99213 (483 annual units) and 20610 ($58–$79 cash range).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Stephen Ripple in Glendale (85304) face an estimated $207.00 initial evaluation fee at 5605 W Eugie Ave, Ste 111 (in-person clinic visits only; 9-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.91/5 from 9 verified reports).
NPI registry verification (#1477528461) confirms Dr. Stephen Ripple's MD standing serving CBSA 85304 with a 4.66/5 patient scorecard.
Compared against Glendale, AZ Orthopedic Surgery peers
3,337 annual services across 398 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from AZ Orthopedic Surgery mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99213 | Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation | 483 | 66.67th | $54 – $74 |
| 20610 | Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection | 363 | 66.67th | $58 – $79 |
| 73562 | Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination | 255 | 63.67th | $32 – $47 |
| 99203 | New Patient Musculoskeletal Injury & Surgical Triage | 148 | 63.67th | $78 – $106 |
| 27447 | Total Knee Arthroplasty Joint Reconstruction | 94 | 69.67th | $500 – $685 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (66 HCPCS billing breadth) | 1,994 | 66.67th | $61 – $88 |
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Dr. Stephen Ripple, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Ripple National Provider Identifier | NPI #1477528461 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (85304) |
| Dr. Ripple Glendale CMS Volume Rank | 66.67th Pct (3,337 CMS svcs; Z -0.214σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (AZ Orthopedic Surgery) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $207.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Glendale, AZ) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $207.00 avg paid • 9 min lobby wait | 9 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.91/5 Listening • 4.69/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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